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Julia Alves of Brazil, white, after her win over Violeta Angelova of Bulgaria in the 62kg gold medal match
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UAE's Zayed Al Katheeri with the 56kg silver medal at the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. All photos Victor Besa / The National
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UAE's Khaled Al Shehi, white, after his loss to Brazilian Meyran Alves in the 62kg division
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Felipe Bezerra of Brazil celebrates his win against Anton Seleznev of Russia for the 120kg category gold
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Bruno Lima of Portugal in action against Uanderson Ferreira of Brazil
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Pedro Ramalho of Portugal after defeating Lucas Protacio of Brazil in the 77kg gold medal match
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Brazilian Yuri Hendrex after winning the 56kg division
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UAE's Zayed Al Katheeri, white, takes on Brazilian Yuri Hendrex
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Felipe Silva of Brazil, black, after defeating Renan Cruz of the US
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Brazilian Mayssa Bastos, black, after her win over Margarita Ochoa of the Philippines
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Julia Alves of Brazil, white, after her win over Violeta Angelova of Bulgaria in the 62kg gold medal match
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UAE's Zayed Al Katheeri with the 56kg silver medal at the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. All photos Victor Besa / The National
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UAE's Khaled Al Shehi, white, after his loss to Brazilian Meyran Alves in the 62kg division
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Felipe Bezerra of Brazil celebrates his win against Anton Seleznev of Russia for the 120kg category gold
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Bruno Lima of Portugal in action against Uanderson Ferreira of Brazil
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Pedro Ramalho of Portugal after defeating Lucas Protacio of Brazil in the 77kg gold medal match
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Brazilian Yuri Hendrex after winning the 56kg division
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UAE's Zayed Al Katheeri, white, takes on Brazilian Yuri Hendrex
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Felipe Silva of Brazil, black, after defeating Renan Cruz of the US
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Brazilian Mayssa Bastos, black, after her win over Margarita Ochoa of the Philippines
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Julia Alves of Brazil, white, after her win over Violeta Angelova of Bulgaria in the 62kg gold medal match
Brazilians dominate black belt division at Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu World Pro
South Americans win 10 of the 12 finals as UAE's Zayed Al Katheeri and Khaled Al Shehi claim silver
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Amith Passela
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